What kind of transmission does Acura RDX have?
This is an update to my previous post about my 2016 Acura RDX that has a transmission with hesitations shifting into second gear. This post explains all that I have learned about this issue throughout the years, including problems with the car, and my frustrations with the Acura brand.
Why does my Acura RDX make weird noises?
From the transmission issues, squeaking turns, and abnormal engine noises, and ALWAYS being told, “sorry there is nothing we can do for you,” or “your car runs perfectly fine,” and “nothing abnormal shows up on diagnostics,” I had reached a boiling point.
Why does my Acura RDX keep shifting gears?
This is characteristic of the Acura engine Acura is working on a software fix These cars’ transmissions get to know the driver and the driving style changes based on who is driving. The gear shifting hesitations are the result of Acura’s improvements in the fuel efficiency.
What kind of problems does the Acura MDX have?
The Acura MDX has the overall worst problem category of the transmission category, with the 2003 model having the most overall complaints and being the worst rated model due to the prevalence of issues, the onset of the problems, and the price it takes to fix the issues.
How much does it cost to repair Acura MDX transmission?
The transmission shift has a typical repair cost of around $4,800 and occurs at around 137,000 miles, with the most common solution being complete transmission replacement. The 2002 Acura MDX had similar problems as the previous year, with the main user complaints dealing with the transmission category.
When to take your 2016 Acura RDX to the dealership?
UPDATE- September 6, 2017: Today I took my 2016 RDX to the dealership for regular maintenance, as well as checking out this Acura Service Bulletin 17-017, 17-018 to see if it pertains to my car and the issues that I’m having.
What was the problem with my new Acura?
The service team at our Acura dealership said that they couldn’t find anything wrong with the car. No red flags or warning lights were found upon inspection. Their only suggestion was to leave the car overnight so they could drive it on a cold start. At this time, we weren’t able to do that, so my husband left irritated and confused.